Pretzel Chicken with Mustard‑Cheddar Sauce

This Pretzel Chicken with Mustard‑Cheddar Sauce is a crowd‑pleasing dinner that delivers maximum comfort with minimal fuss. Each juicy chicken breast gets a satisfying crunch thanks to a pretzel crumb crust, then it’s topped with a smooth, tangy cheddar‑mustard sauce. It’s lighter than heavy fried styles, while still packing bold flavor and texture. With just a few everyday ingredients—chicken, pretzels, cheddar, Dijon—this dish comes together in under 40 minutes. Whether served on a busy weeknight or as a casual weekend treat, it’s sure to become a household favorite.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 cups crushed pretzels
½ cup all‑purpose flour
2 large eggs
¼ cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

For the Mustard‑Cheddar Sauce:

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all‑purpose flour
1 cup milk
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C) and line a baking sheet with parchment. Stay with three shallow bowls: pretzels, flour, and egg‑milk mixture.
Season chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in flour, dip in egg‑milk, then press into pretzel crumbs.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium‑high heat. Cook chicken 3–4 minutes per side until golden. Transfer to baking sheet and bake 15–20 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165 °F (74 °C).
To prepare sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour for 1–2 minutes until bubbly. Gradually whisk in milk; simmer until thickened. Stir in cheddar until melted, then whisk in Dijon. Season to taste.
Let chicken rest briefly, then serve each breast drizzled with mustard‑cheddar sauce.

Nutrients (per serving)

Calories: ~714 kcal
Protein: ~50 g
Carbohydrates: ~33 g
Fat: ~43 g (Saturated Fat: ~16 g)
Cholesterol: ~214 mg
Sodium: ~860 mg
Fiber: ~4 g

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